[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> a great boy on the road to recovery. the white house says it is developing a plan for immigration reform. republicans are not interested. they are waiting for on capitol hill. local democrats are putting forward a name tonight. the new starts right now. >> you are watching wbal tv 11. live, local, late breaking. >> good evening, a man was attacked about two stocks.

more on his recovery and a benefit held in her -- in his honest today. >> hundreds of people came out to help raise money to pay for his medical expenses. >> it is amazing. just amazing. >> grateful for the hundreds of neighbors spending their sunday afternoon supporting the son and celebrating his recovery. >> i never would have thought all of these people would have come out for me. >> two dogs attacked the seven year-old. they ripped off his scalp, as fractured his skull, and nearly killed him. he wears a bandage around his head while his injuries heal. he also wears a smile. >> thank you, everybody.

[applause] i love you guys. >> he is doing much better. he is back in school, back in physical education. he has got his little attitude back. his little personality. >> his dad says there will be no serious long-term consequences and that he is still feeling. he goes into counseling to help him get over his fear of dogs. he might need another surgery to help his hair grow back. it left the family with a mountain of medical bills. >> you feel awkward asking. everybody has trouble. everybody has their own financial issues. we wanted to be gentle about it. . people just stormed us with generosity. it has been huge. >> the family says they are thankful both for the financial and emotional support. they are most thankful to see

dakota. >> when i saw him in the er, i would have never ever expected this. i just wanted him home. to look at him and see he will be able to play sports again and all that, it is just incredible. >> his dad says a lot of people have been looking out for his son. the police officers who stopped the attack have been visiting dakota as he recovered. his teachers have been visiting his house to make up the work he missed. and >> police are trying to find the person responsible of the stabbing death of a college student. the student was driving to the somerset campus with friends around 9:30 last night when they encountered another group. witnesses told the police the

student was stabbed during some type of altercation. the investigators do not believe it was random. >> investigators are not sure why this occurred. they are attempting to figure out if they knew the victim. they figured out this is not a random act, not something without a history behind it. they believe something occurred there between the individuals and the victim that was either an altercation at the time and had been connected with something previous. this was not just random on their campus. >> the victim died at hospitals around 9:30 last night. officials are looking for three male suspects. details on monday's courthouse shooting in delaware. multiple guns and rounds of ammunition were found inside the car. maryland officials had a search warrant on his property.

he reportedly killed his former daughter-in-law before turning the gun on himself. covering the nation, the sister of the young girl who attended president obama's speech on gun control becomes a victim of gun violence herself. the 14-year-old destiny attended the president's speech and look forward to talking to her older sister about her experience. she never got the chance. it appears the 18-year-old was in the long -- wrong place at the wrong time when she was shot in the head. >> she decided she would go to the store at about 11:00. she did not want to walk by herself. she had her guy friend walked with her so she would not walk by herself. it so happened one of the friends -- the bullet was meant for him. she was the one to get the bullet. >> authorities say two people are being questioned in connection with the death.

no charges have been filed. from gun violence to another major issue, immigration reform. in washington, president obama's chief of staff confirmed the white house has been working on its own plan. republicans are pushing back hard. >> immigration reform is one of the very few issues that unites republicans and democrats. eight senators are finishing up a bipartisan bill. the white house has been working on a backup plan if current efforts fall apart. >> we will have an option we will have ready to put out there. >> the white house proposal would bolster border security and include a path to citizenship for this nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants. republicans say any plan with the president paz's name on it are bound to fail. >> of course it will. we are working together,

republicans and democrats. he has had no communication with republicans on the issue, unlike the previous four presidents i have worked with. >> for republican marco rubio says the present's plan will not work. other members of the gop are not happy to see the white house weighing in. >> when they say, my way or the highway, that is no way to get it done. >> the warehouse is ready to press ahead with immigration reform. if congress can or will not act. >> eyes in washington are on the clock. the countdown is on. congress has 11 days left to avert sequestration, a series of automatic government spending cuts and would affect government security. the $85 billion in cuts could lead to furloughs for as many

as a million workers. many republicans say it is too late to postpone the cuts. >> we are here because the president's in the last session of congress refused to cut in any place. we wound up with a sequester. >> with congress adjourned, there are only four legislative days left for them to take action to avoid sequestration. democrats are one step closer to filling the seat. they nominated nina harper to finish out the term. the -- she died last month. she was the longest in the house and the first african-american ever to share in a committee in maryland. >> a very short time ago, we were on the edge of a big

nor'easter that produced 40 inches of snow in new england. we are on the edge again of a big nor'easter. not as powerful as a short time ago. eastern parts of new england, more snow, it gave us a lot of wind today. in some cases, a little sleep or light rain. pulling up into canada. the farther away it gets, the winds diminish. we wait for the next storm to come in. there are several waiting. a very active week this week whether wives. >> thank you. you can track the storm to anywhere you are with our new app. still ahead, an amazing feat pulled off by a college coach. the best part of the story is what he won with a half-court

shot. we will tell you how the prize will benefit one of the students. >> he will be remembered as the poles who -- pope who resigned. >> one of his final sunday prayer spirit why some believe his resignation is the best sero

>> breaking news. a country star known for her multi platinum album is found dead. in recent years, her personal issues dominated headlines. now investigators believe she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

>> mindy macready started her rise to stardom in 1996 with her debut album. it would go on to earn more to platinum status. in the years that followed, she would release a total of four more albums, 12 songs on the billboard country singers chart. a rapid decline of fame would become less about music and more about her private life. she had multiple stays in rehab facilities and multiple run ins with the law. including charges of driving under the influence, using fake prescription, battery, and filing probation. recently following the death of her boyfriend in january, she admitted totarily a facility. in the last interview with nbc,

the singer spoke about how wilson's death affected her. >> he was my life. we were each other's live. >> she was 37 years old and leaves behind two young children. and and >> to ron. less than two weeks before pope benedict -- benedictus steps down officially. more on what is next for the catholic church as the cover the world. >> in rome, pope benedict is suddenly number one on everybody's list. today, he gave his weekly prayer. this crowd was worthy of a rock star. his exit from his last public

mask turned churchgoers' into paparazzi. 35,000 people have already requested three tickets since the vatican. >> i think he will make it work because he will simply retire into the deep background and not be seen in public. >> eventually, he will live in this renovated monastery in vatican city, close to the new pope. no one expects him to be intrusive. >> the new pope may come in and seek his advice. >> he will be remembered as the pope who resigned. without a doubt. it may be his finest legacy to the church, his greatest gift. he has brought papacy into the modern age. the process to choose the

successor is scheduled but it could move up. >> back to you. >> now, your weather forecast. >> it was a rod day. the wind had something to do with it. it felt like the teens all afternoon long because the winds were gusting. a big gust here was 34 miles per hour. the morning low was 25 degrees. we are dipping below that. we have not set the low temperature as of yet. the record high was 76. a long way from that. the typical is 45 for this time of year. right now at the airport, 24 degrees. the new low so far today. eastern, 26, and 29 on the

boardwalk. frederick, 23. down in the teens in far western maryland. when you factor in these winds, still gusting in the 20's, it feels like 13 in annapolis. 11, edgewood. saul's perry feels like 18. frederick, it feels like 10. it is in the single digits below zero. it feels like out in western maryland. the winds will ease up overnight tonight. the storm is pulling away. you can see the swirling of clout. the center is swirling away. the circulation around the storm is still producing snows. most of it has ended now. we have clear skies. snow showers were earlier today. the storm pulls away and we get out from under its influence. high pressure will be the main feature in tomorrow's weather before the next form comes in.

as we look at the upper atmosphere, each of the little kids we will see, each one provides energy for the storms to spin up. the next is out in the rocky mountains providing energy, and yet another dip pushing another storm in. they are just lined up waiting to come in at us, a very active pattern. we will see what happens. it looks like the pattern will stay with us. there will continue to be a bit of a breeze. not as strong have a wind. but still a breeze. it will feel more like 10:00 at times. depending on a small -- a strong breeze. the winds to back off a little bit overnight tonight. not bad, but very winter-like. it will feel warmer because we will see a little more sunshine and a little less wind. the temperature will go up a

couple of degrees. that is an improvement. west wins tomorrow on the bay, 10 knots with a 1 foot shop on the bay. the future test, there is the high pressure today. there is the next storm coming in tuesday. if it gets in here soon enough, there may be ice. mostly, it will be a rainy day. tomorrow, not as when the spirit may be a winter remix early. a rainmaker to state with a high in the 40's. another interesting situation at the end of the week. >> one lucky student in canada owes this basketball coach. he chose his basketball coach to take a shot for him during a contest. he shoots in dress clothes.

that when the students a semester of free tuition. the big shot did not translate into a big win for the team. >> like that kid cares. he got his tuition paid for. >> it is very cool. >> we have a busy weekend. what have you got? >> a lot of excitement with regard to the orioles. that is what happens. the birds could be even better things to this guy. you will hear from brian roberts and what he can do in this season coming up in sports. [ male announcer ] so there's lots of people out there

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>>, a matter of the sport, there is nothing like watching one vs two. st. francis facing number two, mt. st. joe's. everyone was anxious to see this one. we start in the third.

st. francis is rolling. william talk for duane morgan. up to double digits. still battling, a gorgeous bounce pass. mount st. joseph and 11. as close as they would get. more above the rim work, stretching out the free the hard way. avon goes to work. a better finish. st. francis takes home the conference title. when in 75-62. maryland women were not too happy about losing to duke last week. the next two opponents paid the price. 30 on valentine's day, talk about a love. maryland today put a beating on northern virginia. all the players wearing pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. the first half, the terse take control. the terps led by 12 at the break. he kept it going in the second.

hollis said thomas stops and pops. the turks go on a 26-3 run to blow the game open. thomas again, spending and scoring. she finished with 27 points. 73-44. the curves are 21-four on the season. every seat -- everything seemed to go right for the orioles last season. there is a feeling that this season could be even better. there is more adept on the pitching staff. this guy is back on the field. all know the story with the second baseman, brian roberts. he missed most of the last two seasons because of a concussion. he believes he is healthy again. it is the best -- best part. he believes he can become the player he once was >> i feel like i have a lot to give. i feel like i have a lot of

capabilities that could help this team. my goal is to get back to that player, if not better. and knowing the downs i have been through, i am looking forward to handling the season and something good. >> qualifying for the daytona 500, then cut patrick making history today. she made a speed of 196.443 miles per hour. she becomes the first woman to secure the top spot for any race. she happens to do it in nascar's biggest event. the daytona 500 takes place next sunday. madison square garden. the caps strike first. john fires and scores. the caps take a 1-0 lead. third. game tied up at one. does not get any better than

this. erik is finishing it off. that was the difference in the game. the rangers beat the capitals 2- 1. stay with us. back with a seven-day forecast after this. here is a look at today's winning maryland lottery numbers. good luck.